The Salt Line - Ballston

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   vera

   San Diego

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding server John. He was very accommodating and helpful as well as personable. I will say that the choice of tables when we came in was Limited and so we sat at a booth, which turned out to be fine, but I think on the patio it might be nice if you had seating for parties greater than four. Otherwise, everything was very, very good.
   

   The Salt Line - BallstonResponded 1 day ago

   Hello Vera, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience and that John made your visit so enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another wonderful visit! Cheers, Matt Josephs - GM
   

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   Bruce

   Washington DC

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place for seafood or a smashburger and great staff.
   

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   Andi

   Baltimore

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Have been several times. Best martini's ever! Also the seafood is always terrific. And the service is always warm and welcoming!
   

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   Tory

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love the Salt line! The staff (especially Billy and John) are so helpful and attentive and the food is amazing.
   

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   Jennifer

   Washington DC

   21 reviews

   2.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on December 17, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Our main server was attentive and pleasant. The fisherman’s stew wasn’t bad but served lukewarm, at best. I had noted in the reservation that we were celebrating a birthday but no mention was made at the host stand or by the servers. Our original reservation was for the week prior. I received a perfunctory call canceling my reservation for that day because of a restaurant buy-out. There was no attempt to mitigate the cancellation. If it were me, I’d have at least offered a free drink. I rescheduled for yesterday because that’s where the birthday guest wanted to dine. I wish I’d booked elsewhere. Like the phone call, the dinner was perfunctory. I’ve eaten at Salt Line a few times before. I previously had good experiences. I will not be in any rush to return.
   

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   Judy

   London

   44 reviews

   5.0

   44 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Salt Line is consistently good in delivering fresh oysters, beautifully buttered lobster roll, and delicious Parker House rolls. The menu is fairly extensive and offers something for everyone, but the seafood dishes are the most impressive. The price is very reasonable, and the ambience delivers a very pleasant dining experience.
   

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   Samantha

   Washington DC

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 10, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Bright, fun, yummy place to meet family for a holiday dinner!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent Brunch experience. Fantastic service with happy hour prices for
   

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   Kate

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our server William was phenomenal, made our evening and had great recommendations.
   

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    Ron

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    I’ve always been a fan of the Salt Line but my last visit was a disappointment. The oysters were fabulous as always. But the entrees were pretty sad. My partner ordered the rockfish and found it completely unseasoned and bland. I had the Portuguese stew and while the broth was good the fish was overcooked and the chorizo was mushy and oddly gamey. I simply couldn’t eat it. Overall, it seems the restaurant seems to have forgotten that the entrees are important. It can’t coast on the drinks and oysters alone.
    

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